… pursue sustainable practices. In short, there is a profound shift underway in how capital markets value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership … program and legal framework by which companies can fold social and environmental impacts into their bottom line.) “Through greater appreciation of the real motives that drive and … DNA of a sustainable business for analysts and diligence professionals who know nothing about sustainable business.” This publication comes at a time when both corporate and investor …
… roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a considerable market opportunity for low-carbon solutions. This blog post is to start a conversation … for Action By asking various stakeholders to name renewable thermal metrics they care about and that serve their interests, we developed a framework that addresses the shared need … non-financial impacts. The metrics following the stakeholder analysis can be grouped into two main categories: Risks related to the transition to a low-carbon future and the …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds … says Richard Thompson, a professor of marine science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic chemicals in the ocean. (This … and detergents, in tires, in your sportswear, and even in paints. These microplastics get into the drains by one way or the other and it is unclear how many wastewater treatment …
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… Initiative: Using Real-Time Environmental Data from Satellites to Move Financial Markets and Improve Climate Outcomes Gretchen T. Goldman, Kathryn Mulvey & Peter C. Frumhoff, A Methodology for … gauge the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of companies has expanded into the mainstream investment domain. Where the core focus of SRI investors centered on …
… of the largest timber companies in the United States. “I’ve spent several years in rural South America considering how technologies from the US can be appropriately applied to … across vast and complex landscapes.” Goldman Sachs estimates that drones will reach a market size of $100 billion by 2020. While most of this is in military applications ($70B) … Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. 2380 Environmental Innovation Equity and Justice Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2017 …
… help? Sohi did what he could—found her housing, connected her to social services. One year out, her kids are in school and she’s holding down a job. “But imagine if she hadn’t had … over the next 12 years primarily through grants, with roughly eight percent funneled into the formation of the Canada Infrastructure Bank . His vision for the investment extends … to decide what needs to be built and support that.” But the key to this project is in its outcomes, mandated for all grant-funded projects, which must achieve at least one of three …
… to combat climate change – is gaining momentum all around the world, including in emerging markets such as Brazil. Since 2013, there has been rapid growth in Brazilian corporate … when considering carbon emissions. And for operations, the Bank incorporates carbon pricing into traditional financial metrics such as NPV and payback period to decide whether to … pricing and its benefits within each company. Specifically, the translation of carbon risks into costs help business units internalize their climate impacts. “The incorporation of a …
… However, due to the complexity of this sector, this analysis was not included in a recent market potential report . These results are instead summarized below, along with challenges … customers. Several interviewees mentioned the difficulty of justifying large capital outlays for benefits perceived as small and occurring over a long time-horizon, especially … create value streams. Management can be encouraged to integrate these costs and benefits into profit and loss statements through internal carbon pricing, a carbon tax, a carbon …
… 40 percent of small enterprises in the U.S. shutter in the wake of shock. A new report out of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment explores how the private sector, … potential in the private sector. The authors also provide guidance to help companies step into this role. Specifically: Explore ways to ensure that you will continue to provide your … help bolster local infrastructure and economies post-disaster. “Companies rely on healthy markets to sell their products and services. If they use their expertise and resources to …